Friday's List for Late-in-Life Moms

It's Friday--time for a list!

QUALITIES TO PASS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN

1. Determination

"Stick with it, regardless."

2. Honesty

"Speak and live the truth--always."

3. Responsibility

"Be dependable. Be trustworthy."

4. Thoughtfulness

"Think of others before yourself."

5. Confidentiality

"Don't tell secrets. Seal your lips."

6. Punctuality

"Be on time."

7. Self-control

"When under stress, stay calm."

8. Patience

"Fight irritability. Be willing to wait."

9. Purity

"Reject anything that lowers your standards."

10. Compassion

"When another hurts, feel it with him."

11. Diligence

"Work hard. Tough it out."

Growing Strong in the Season of Life by Charles R. Swindoll